Twins: Don't rule out Cuddyer just yet

The Minnesota Twins have signed Josh Willingham, and now they're sending out signals that there's a possibility he could sign Michael Cuddyer as well. As the Star Tribune puts it: hope is "rising internally."

The Minnesota Twins have signed Josh Willingham, and now they're sending out signals that there's a possibility he could sign Michael Cuddyer as well. As the Star Tribune puts it: hope is "rising internally."

Michael Cuddyer's time in Minnesota may come to an end soon, but as of now the Twins are still in contract talks with the free-agent outfielder. The Twins are also reportedly in the final stages of signing outfielder Josh Willingham, who could serve as Cuddyer's replacement.

Even with Josh Willingham agreeing to a three-year deal worth $21-million, the Twins are still in contract talks with free-agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer. Nobody knows if Cuddyer will re-sign with the Twins, and the addition of Willingham has created a puzzling story.

Michael Cuddyer says moving on from Minnesota to sign with the Rockies is "bittersweet." Cuddyer also says he and his agent didn't have any conversations with the Twins after they signed Josh Willingham, but he doesn't have any hard feelings towards the organization.

Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is swinging a bigger bat than the player he replaced on the Minnesota roster, Michael Cuddyer. Willingham has eight homers and 25 RBI so far. Cuddyer, playing with Colorado, has four homers and 23 RBI.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan says it would be "unrealistic" to think that both Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel will be back with the Twins next season. Ryan expects talks between the Twins and Cuddyer and his agent to resume Thursday, or sometime in the near future.

The Twins are expected to offer arbitration to free-agent outfielders Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel today. Both players are expected to decline the offer, but they can still sign with Minnesota. Offering arbitration assures the Twins draft pick compensation if either player signs with another team.

There was plenty of news about Michael Cuddyer on Tuesday. His wife gave birth to twin girls and he reportedly received a three year, $25-million offer from the Twins. Minnesota is hoping Cuddyer makes a decision to stay or go, sooner than later.